The Premier League has today launched the 'Draw Together Challenge' which will be supported by the Leeds United Foundation and is aimed at empowering children to help and support others who have faced discrimination.

Primary school pupils across England and Wales are encouraged to draw or paint a picture on the theme of allyship, detailing the positive action they would take to help challenge discriminatory behaviour, wherever they see it.

Draw Together is the latest free downloadable activity created to support the Premier League's ongoing No Room For Racism initiative. It is available through Premier League Primary Stars, the League's curriculum-linked education programme, delivered throughout schools in Leeds and further afield by the club's official charity, which uses the appeal of professional football clubs to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills.

To help launch the challenge, CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee attended a Premier League Primary Stars session on discrimination. There he discussed personal experiences of racism and held a Q&A with a Year 6 class before pupils began creating artwork for the challenge.

Ben Cajee, CBeebies presenter, said: "Having faced discrimination myself when at school, I know first-hand the importance of education on this issue.

"To have videos of Premier League footballers talking about their own experiences of racism and the importance of looking out for each other as part of this challenge, is key in showing children how vital it is for us all to support others. It's something I would have appreciated at that age.

"I hope that the Premier League Draw Together Challenge has a positive impact on all who take part and I look forward to seeing the great artwork the children create."

The challenge will run until Friday 11 June 2021 and teachers/coaches are able to submit artwork on behalf of their class at Key Stage 1 (5 to 7-year-olds) or as individual submissions for Key Stage 2 pupils (7 to 11-year-olds), via the online teacher form on the Premier League Primary Stars website.

All schools that submit entries ahead of the deadline will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to receive Premier League goodies for their school. One lucky entrant will also see their school receive a special visit from the Premier League Trophy.

The artwork and pledges of 20 pupils will also be selected at random to be displayed in a No Room For Racism gallery on the Premier League website.

Good luck to anyone that takes part and for more information you can contact [email protected].